"Thank you so much for the kind words, prayers and thoughts. Forum was ground zero as the second bomb exploded right on our patio, injuring several guests, runners and some of our staff. The images of horror and pain that some of us witnessed will be hard to forget." Read more www.facebook.com

The Washington Post on how Chinese citizens are reacting to the Boston Marathon bombings:

"Chinese Web users seemed to draw two general conclusions: that China would be more effective at preventing a Boston-style attack, but that the U.S. is better equipped to respond to and cope such an event. They portrayed China as a formidable security state that privileges safety and secrecy, but the U.S. as a place where officials, police and citizens work together in harmony and cooperation." Read more www.washingtonpost.com

by Andrew Tran, BostonGlobe.com4/16/2013 9:01:50 PM

RT @meomeokitten: @universalhub Due to police activity at Malden Center Station, service is termporarily suspended between Oak Grove and ...